SOW_Beckman.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents

Project Annual maintenance agreement for DBRL centrifuges General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

Provide a brief statement of the overall project, including goals and objectives.

Purchase a new maintenance agreement for DBRL centrifuges that will include performance checks, preventive maintenance and servicing of equipment.

2.0 Background

Provide a general description of the requirement, describing the acquisition history (if applicable), the current environment, and the vision of the future of the requirement. If information technology is a factor, provide pertinent technical facts.

A lot of the work done by DBRL labs including testing and reagent production are accredited. Due to accreditation standards our equipment needs to be calibrated and maintained to manufacturer specifications. This contract is usually purchased annually for our labs to comply with all applicable accreditation requirements. This contract ensures that the equipment is working properly, and that maintenance is performed on any equipment that requires it. Each lab chooses their service plan based on their specific requirements as a cost saving measure instead of a blanket agreement. This agreement minimizes instrument down time and workflow disruptions by keeping equipment working in optimal conditions.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Beckman Coulter are the sole manufacturers of this equipment; therefore, they have the expertise, training and ability to provide original manufacturer parts. Servicing and evaluation of equipment should be performed by the manufacturer’s field engineers. These field engineers should have knowledge on all aspects of servicing and evaluation of the different Beckman Coulter brand models. The field engineers will arrive on site and provide the Preventive maintenance/repair as needed.

4.0 Government Furnished

List any government-furnished support, data, property or facilities. Describe government responsibility for reviewing and approving reports and final products generated under the contract. If the contractor will require access to government facilities, identify the facility location and specific area. Identify any federal holidays or other times when access may be restricted.

Lab personnel will provide access to the labs and escort field service engineers.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

All written deliverables shall be phrased in layperson language.

One year of service coverage.

6.0 Travel

Identify any travel requirements, locations involved, number of trips (if known), and duration of anticipated travel. Specify responsibility for travel reimbursement, e.g., the contractor or the Government. If the travel will be reimbursed by the Government, discuss the method of reimbursement, e.g., in accordance with Federal/agency travel regulations. State the Government official authorized to approve contractor travel, e.g., the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative.

None

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Describe positions which are considered key to successful performance of the contract and the information required to support key personnel qualifications, e.g., experience which correlates to SOW requirements, education, and past performance on similar projects. Specify if resumes are required and provide resume format if appropriate.

Manufacturer field service engineers.

8.0 Security Requirements

Specify security requirements that apply to the contract performance. Specify the level of clearances required and identify positions that are applicable.

None

9.0 Data Rights

If data is to be produced, furnished, acquired, or used in meeting contract requirements, delineate the respective rights and obligations of the government and the contractor regarding the use, production, and disclosure of that data.

None

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards When information technology is to be acquired, include language describing Section 508 requirements.

None

Attachment If applicable, include an Attachment stating Evaluation Factors and significant Subfactors representing the key areas of importance and emphasis to be considered in the source selection decision.

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